CLARK FORK AND BITTERROOT, MISSOULA PROGRAM

  July 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 2009

I can’t be more emphatic about the quality of the ‘rising trout/dry fly, sight fishing’ on the lower Clark Fork (and the Bitterroot).  Seventeen to twenty inch wild rainbows and browns sip mayflies and caddis and zip into your backing.  They call these rainbows “firecrackers” and they are by far the “hottest” fish in the West.  In the past, we’ve been hooking 30-50 fish per float – these sipping fish are 17” to 20+”, not enormous but seldom will you land a fish under 16”.  I’ve made special arrangements so that our floats start 9: 00ish in the AM and go until about 10:00 PM , 12+ hour floats are a rarity in the West.

The guides are a cut above the rest and I give them extra compensation for the extra hours.  Almost all other guides leave the river at 5:00 or 6:00 PM , long before the incredible caddis hatches begin ( 7:30-10:00 PM ) and these bring up every trout in the river.  Our guides are very flexible and should you want to leave the river earlier, it is not a problem.  Included is a late afternoon hot dinner right on the river.  Whether it’s grilled elk, beef or chicken with salads, veggies and breads.  A bottle of Merlot, Cabernet or Chardonnay, topped off with a nice cigar (if you wish) – it always tastes better on the river!  After a well deserved streamside rest on the bank, it’s back to sipping trout until dark.  The Clark Fork trip (and the Missouri River trip) is simply the best dry fly “sight fishing’ venues in the world today!  And this is the best part – aside from our own party, you will seldom see another boat or wading angler on many stretches of the Clark Fork, truly amazing (Click here to see photos from the Clark Fork and Bitterroot).

Accommodations are superb.  We stay at the luxurious Double Tree Hotel right at the junction of the Lower Clark Fork and Rattlesnake Creek.  From the dining deck you can spot rainbows sipping on the hotel’s private access water from the new Edgewater dining deck.  The food is great and the rooms are spacious with oversized beds, plush furnishings and balconies overlooking the river.  Our Missoula , Montana trip is now in its 15^th consecutive year.  I can’t conceive of missing a July trip to Missoula to fish these two great rivers.  I’ve been fortunate enough to do this trip for 20 consecutive years!  

Price is $2,995 for 5 full guided float days, double occupancy, 2 persons per guide and includes absolutely everything except airfare and tips for the guides.  A $1,400 deposit is required for reservations.  Balance is due May 5, 2009. No refunds after the deadline.  We highly recommend trip insurance.

To register, send a $1,400 deposit to Al Caucci Flyfishing, 1250 Winterdale Road, Starlight, PA. 18461 or call Al or Betti at (570)-635-5897 or email alcaucci@hancock.net for more details.